Clinton, IA, United States

Capital City

The population of 24,469 provides little cover from the Midwest's relentless bureaucracy and paperwork. With a median age of 41.4, Clinton is a sleepy riverside town heavy on Victorian-era charm but light on modern amenities. And while the parks and museums offer plenty of recreation, the 2020 census reveals a racial makeup that is overwhelmingly white at 85.9%. For those seeking an authentic slice of small-town Iowa life, Clinton may fit the bill, but for everyone else, the charms of this former "Lumber Capital of the World" likely wear thin quickly.